"Chitosan" means shell or armor and is a naturally occurring cationic biopolymer (polyaminosaccharide or polyglucosamine) derived from chitin. Our pharmaceutical-grade chitosan is obtained from the shells of cold-water shrimp from the North Atlantic. In the pharmaceutical industry, its binding properties are utilized in the production of capsules, wound healing applications, drug delivery systems, microencapsulation, and coatings. Chitosan is non-toxic and film-forming. It provides preventive protection against bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, making it highly valuable in wound healing and dermatological products.
| Appearance: | White to slightly yellowish or slightly pink powder or flakes |
| Source/Origin: | Isolated from cold-water shrimp shells via deacetylation of chitin |
| Grades: | USP (European origin) |
| Standard: | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Storage conditions: | Room temperature |
